4 Aug’23, ON THIS DAY On August 4th, Google Doodle pays tribute to Altina ‘Tina’ Schinasi, an exceptional American artist and inventor renowned for her groundbreaking contributions to the world of fashion and film. As we celebrate what would have been her 116th birthday, let’s delve into the life and achievements of this remarkable individual […]
An Artistic Bond: JAY-Z’s Decade-Long Love for the World of Art Over the past decade, music mogul JAY-Z has been candidly expressing his deep appreciation for the world of art. Beyond his chart-topping albums and entrepreneurial endeavors, the 53-year-old rapper has consistently showcased his passion for artistic creativity. His latest involvement in the art scene
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Born in Kolkata in 1939, Sunil Das was an Indian expressionist painter. Coming from a middle-class family, Das decided to be a painter early on in life and refused to join his family business. He enrolled in the Government College of Art and Craft, Calcutta in 1955 and later won a French Government Scholarship to
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Religious histories are often synonymous with legends and myths that root for a king or a demigod who possessed magical powers and eventually uplifted the society from evil towards ‘Dharma’. Fortunately, these legends and folklore have been documented as various visual and performative art forms of the subcontinent. Dalit visual and performative histories have always
3 Aug’23, ON THIS DAY Today is the Independence Day of Niger, an extensive and dry state on the periphery of the Sahara desert; Niger abodes austere military rule for much of its post-independence history, having had seven constitutions and two epochs of power by decree. Despite being rich in natural resources, Niger is rated
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The decision to demolish the historic building of Osmania General Hospital (OGH) in Hyderabad, India, has ignited a passionate debate, pitting development against the preservation of the city’s rich heritage. The government’s announcement, made through an affidavit submitted to the High Court on July 27, outlines plans to tear down the old OGH building, citing
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, renowned for its vast collection spanning millennia of art history, is breaking new ground by venturing into the digital realm. The museum has introduced a cutting-edge augmented reality app named Replica, allowing users to engage with a virtual version of its extensive collection. Developed in collaboration with
2 Aug’23, ON THIS DAY Today is world friendship day. We create many days in modern times to remember forgotten days and moments. Fathers and mothers Day, and for lovers, Valentine’s Day, and many other days for many reasons, indicating we are ignoring many things without a particular day for ‘celebration’. Friendship is human nature;
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Introduction A new publication, “The Guardians of Art: Conversations with Major Collectors,” authored by collector Dani Levinas, offers a captivating glimpse into the realm of art collecting through rare insights shared by Sheikha Al-Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the distinguished chair of Qatar Museums. This unprecedented interview delves into Al-Mayassa’s perspectives on art,
1 August, ON THIS DAY Ravishankar Raval was born in a Brahmin family in Bhavnagar, Gurajat, and is known as a painter, art teacher, art critic, journalist and essayist. He worked for Vismi Sadi until it closed in 1921 and founded the cultural magazine, Kumar. Raval is significant for bridging Gujarat and the Bengal revivalist
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